Senior Advisor - Local Governance Commission
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 5
Open Competition
Fredericton

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The newly established Local Governance Commission (the LGC) is an arm's length expert body charged with ruling or making recommendations on matters affecting local governments, regional service commissions and rural districts. The LGC is also tasked with supporting and advising on matters relating to local governance generally.

The Commission's responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and recommendations to the Minister of Local Government on topics related to local governments, regional service commissions, and rural districts, such as requests for restructuring, regional infrastructure cost sharing decisions and by-law studies.
• Investigating issues affecting local governments, regional service commissions and rural districts, such as alleged code of conduct and conflict of interest violations, and issuing rulings and sanctions when necessary.
• Providing education, advice and information on topics related to the Local Governance Commission Act to both public authorities and residents.

Specifically, the LGC is responsible for:

• Investigating, ruling on and imposing sanctions relating to alleged code of conduct violations;
• Investigating, ruling on and imposing sanctions relating to alleged conflict of interest violations;
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the Minister of Local Government on restructuring requests, such as incorporations of new local governments, amalgamations, annexations, and decreases in the territorial limits of local governments;
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the Minister of Local Government in response to requests to amend the boundary of a regional service commission;
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the Minister of Local Government on regional service commission decisions relating to cost sharing agreements for sport, recreation and cultural regional infrastructure;
• Studying and making recommendations to the Minister of Local Government on whether to amend or repeal certain local government by-laws;
• Appointing auditors to carry out audits of local governments, local boards and regional service commissions;
• Appointing inspectors to carry out investigations of local governments, local boards and regional service commissions;
• Appointing supervisors for local governments whose councils no longer have quorum;
• Recommending the appointment of supervisors for local governments, in certain specific situations;
• Recommending the appointment of trustees for regional service commissions; and
• Examining any other topic requested by the Minister or Cabinet.

What you will do? As Senior Advisor, you will report to the Director and General Counsel of the Local Governance Commission. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out investigations related to alleged code of conduct or conflict of interest violations
• Reviewing and assisting in the processing of local government restructuring requests (proposals and reports).
• Reviewing and assisting in the processing of requests for boundary amendments to regional service commissions.
• Reviewing regional service commission cost sharing decisions and the reports associated with the same.
• Reviewing requests to study by-laws and assisting in carrying out studies related to the same.
• Assisting in the appointment of supervisors, trustees, auditors and inspectors.
• Drafting recommendation reports for presentation to commission members.
• Leading responses to other requests defined by the Local Governance Commission Act.
• Conducting research including jurisdictional scans.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Essential qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in policy, public administration, business, law or relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Experience working with local, regional or board governance;
• Experience in research and investigations;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement; and
• Experience managing projects and meeting deliverables and timelines.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational Requirements
Travel and/or variable hours may be required at certain times.

Behavioural competencies

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Relationship Building;
• Results Orientation;
• Strategic Thinking.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the LGC's Policies and Procedures;
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Presentation Skills;
• Planning and Organizing Skills;
• Written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage
Pay Band 5: $2,536 to $3,542 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Work environment

• Office location: Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, optional health and dental plans, Life Insurance, and participation in the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by May 20, 2025, indicating competition number 80-25-004. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Environment and
Local Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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